A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that maps the data from up to 16 field devices that it supports?
Which of the answers below best describes the effect that an extremely steep angle pitch has on light propagation in a fiber optic cable?
Every IPv4 address is made up of two distinct components that identifies a specific host and a network segment. Which of the answers below names both of those components?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 2?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as where the bulk of the GUI applications are configured?
There are several layer within the a typical DCS., each with it's own responsibilities. Which of the levels below is responsible for the connection to the control system performed?
Which of the answers below best represents the most common way to indicate the range of frequencies that can be used for a transmission system with little or no attenuation?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the coils ON/OFF status of inputs # 10197 to 10218 from a slave device?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as independent communication with the scanner module initiated by the properly configured field device?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce data time stamping in real-time?
Every network interface must have a physical address in an Ethernet network. Which of the network components below contains these addresses?
Which of the answers below is best described as the protocol that first made use of CIP?
In the process conditions model, there are transition points between the stages of operating conditions. Which of the answers below is the signals conditions moving from abnormal to shutdown conditions?
Which of the terms below can be best described as a standard set of command codes that every HART compatible device has to have?
There are several different network access methods available to wired Ethernet. Which of the methods below is the one used by wired Ethernet?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below should have the quickest response times?
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as what a regulatory body would define and enforce?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the ability to design the GUI, including configuring tags and introducing specialized scripting?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would best describe the red number in the picture below?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow the control of an employees access level in the system?
The term "Modem" relates best to which of the answers below?
One of the layers of the OSI manages access to be able to transmit data. Which of the answers below represents that layer?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Fieldbus and DeviceNet are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
In the process conditions model, there are transition points between the stages of operating conditions. Which of the answers below is the transition point between the normal to abnormal conditions?
Due to the uncomplicated nature of the Modbus frame structure, it requires a simple access method. Which of the access methods below is a method that this frame structure supports?